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16th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Where was the regiment from
September 26 to October 2, 1863
CAMP ALONG THE TECHE

During this time the 16th Ohio remained camped near the mouth of Bayou Teche along the Atchafalaya River, just north of Brashear City (Morgan City), Louisiana.


1863 military map showing the location of Brashear City, where the 16th Ohio camped from September 12 to 24, 1863, and their next campsite up the Atchafalaya River at the mouth of Bayou Teche, Louisiana, where they camped from September 25 to October 2, 1863:


Modern day map showing the approximate location of the 16th Ohio's camp along the Atchafalaya River to the mouth of Bayou Teche.


Red pin - Approximate location of the campsite of the 16th Ohio at Brashear City (present day Morgan City), Louisiana, where they arrived at noon on September 11, after a seven mile march from Bayou Boeuf.
Purple pin - Approximate location of the campsite of the 16th Ohio along the Atchafalaya River at the mouth of Bayou Teche where they arrived on September 25 and camped until the morning of October 3, 1863:
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